In this subtitle, “organization” means an incorporated or unincorporated society, association, organization, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans’ organization, labor union, foundation, federation, degree, branch, subordinate lodge, or auxiliary.
(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an organization may register with the Secretary of State a facsimile, duplicate, or description of its name or insignia, including a badge, motto, button, decoration, charm, emblem, or rosette if the principles and activities of the organization are not repugnant to the Constitution and laws of […]
The chief executive officer of the organization shall apply for registration under this subtitle on the form that the Secretary of State provides.
(a) Any fees that the Secretary of State establishes for registration, alteration, cancellation, research, and the issuance of certificates under this subtitle shall be as provided by law for similar services. (b) The Secretary of State shall pay fees collected under this subtitle, less administrative costs, into the General Fund of the State.
A registration under this subtitle is for the use, the benefit, and on behalf, of the organization, or a subsidiary or member in the State of the organization.
(a) (1) The Secretary of State shall keep a properly indexed record of registrations granted under this subtitle. (2) The record shall show any altered or canceled registration. (b) The Secretary of State shall issue a certificate of registration to each person granted a registration under this subtitle.
(a) A person may not falsely impersonate an officer or member of a military or patriotic organization, grand or subordinate lodge, or fraternal or sororal society that is chartered or has grand or subordinate lodges in the State. (b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may not wear, or use to obtain aid, assistance, […]
